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Will Butcher compared Jesper Boqvist to Marcus Johansson

Will Butcher skated with Jesper Boqvist for a few weeks leading up to the prospect camp. This is a big training camp for Boqvist, who is hoping to break through and join the Devils for good.

After a positive showing at the Sabres prospects Challenge, Devils Executive Vice President & Assistant General Manager Tom Fitzgerald said Boqvist looked like an NHL player.

Butcher had similar thoughts.

"He's a really skilled player," said Butcher. "He skates well, he shoots well. He reminds me of Marcus Johansson a little bit. He wears number 90 and he tucks his socks in the back of his skates just like him, so they skate kind of similar. He's a really good player and I'm really excited to get out there and practice with him."